# FOTONICA

> Stylish First-Person Running

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id871197819](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id871197819)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id871197819`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Santa Ragione s.r.l.
- **Category:** Casual
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (71 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** 2018-10-04
- **First published:** 2014-09-11
- **Size:** 197 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fotonica/id871197819)

## Description

FOTONICA is a one-handed, first-person arcade runner. Hold to run, release to jump, and hold in mid-air to dive and land. It combines speed with precise navigation across eight tracks and a procedural endless mode for depth that rewards mastery, not just timing.

With split-screen multiplayer on the same device, online rankings, 18 achievements, and a lush vector aesthetic, FOTONICA delivers an exhilarating arcade experience. The game features two difficulty settings, plays in landscape or portrait, has no ads or in-app purchases, and lets you record and share replays. Music from Michael Manning, Nicolò Sala, and Baiyon rounds out the sensation, while the title is designed for iPhone 4 and above (not compatible with iPod Touch 4th Gen).

## Rankings

- #158,098 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviews praise FOTONICA’s striking art and soothing score and its addictive, first-person endless-runner feel, with a simple charm and local two-player mode. However, recurring criticisms include audio bugs, steep difficulty and controls, limited content, and perceived value concerns, plus requests for better platform support (iPhone X optimization and an Apple TV version).

### Pros

- Striking minimalist vector visuals and stylized black-and-white art.
- Relaxing, atmospheric musical score that complements the gameplay.
- Addictive, fast-paced endless runner with a unique first-person perspective.
- Simple, charming design and accessible feel despite the challenge.
- Local multiplayer (two-player) mode adds social play.

### Cons

- Audio issues: music and SFX sometimes stop or don't work on current iPhones.
- High difficulty / hard controls can be off-putting and not beginner-friendly.
- Content is limited: mainly endless mode with few levels, leading to potential boredom.
- Value for money concerns; some feel it's not worth the price.
- Platform support requests: need iPhone X optimization and an Apple TV version.

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